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Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-12
M PORT A N IT
10
INV ESTORS!
Valuable Property
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LOW FIGURESl ]

Eighty acres choice land, two miles
frps1 the University; PER acre SlS50
Twenty acres fine demp land, on
Western avenue; per acre =; ooV
Forty acres-20 acres iu fruit, soil ooo
sandy loan, on Weste n avenue. l2,ooo
Ninety acres, Lick tract. in lots OF B, ,oo
10 and 90 acres, per acre $3.50 and 4O0
geyeniv acre in city limits, all sub
divided into 316 lots; lots 50x14O;
wide streets, 20-ioot alleys. AT
great bargain. A chance to double
TIgenty three acres, Marengo tract,
Fine tract for subdivision; at a bar
sixty.one feet on Spring ST., withtwo,,
story building; now paying gooo
rate OF interest, with prospect Oh .o- o,o
large increase. ......... ;.....;... so"ooV
sin.y inyyestent lss1 gn SPINS '. sO,oeo
forsginEg Sn9gs Sniidius h ~ .i...e....... 75.OO0
Sky aa ysnrinT lsgs ~ Observation-Disclosures. ire @ 5000
Forty.hye thousand acres OF land In :.
the San Jacinto Valley; per acre; 10
-Four thousand acres choice agrieul- 20
tural land; per acre re......s......... IL oV
New house and lot, Thompsonst street, ,a,o
One Of the finest corner lots for
residence ON Figueroa street;
DiTEAlu
Three los, IsOx190 to 20.foot alley,
corner Figueroa and Msnha.san
streets; elegant residence prop
erty: at a bargain. ...........:.. -
Improved land in Orange and some
alfalfa land, per acre. sl00 TO lou
Outside lands at from IS 10 $50 per
acre.
Bargsips in property all over the
country, of acres in South Pasa
dena. with house Of IL rooms; land
covered with fruit good bargain lS.eoo
IL scres in South Pasadena, with -
house OF IL rooms; all improv'mts NOOo
Two new hard. finished cottages. one block
from street cars, st a bargain: 16x1S0.
Several choice lots on Figueroa street at
bargain. =.
Choice property on Washington street,
near lire OF street cars, at a bargain.
Choice acre Tracts near city at bargain
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-12
OZCENA,

Oznna is the professional or technical
name given to the advanced form of catarrh
In which liberation has eaten through the
membrane lining of the nose. to the .carttl-
age of the bone. Any case of catsrrh may
end ia ozBna, but 1t most frequently occurs
in those who are naturally scrofulous. The
discharge takes place through the nostrils
or through the throat. and Is generally of
yellcwish or greenish yellow color. freqent
ly tinged with blood, and almost always at
tended by an offensive smell In the Ian.
guage of DR.. Wood, of Philadelphia, "The
disagreeable which the physician has TO
encounter. In bad cases The breath OF the
patient becomes so revolving as to isolate
him from society and to render him an OBJ
ject of disgust even to himself" In some
cases pieces of bone become separated aud
slough of, leaving deep, unhealthy ulcers,
which secrete a bloody matter and are ex.
tremely difficult to heal. After oznna has
continued for some time the sense of smell
usually becomes impaired and often lost.
Deafness is one of the most common conse-
quences, and results from its extension
through the eustachian tnbes to the internal
ear. Pains In the head and over the frontal
sinuses, impairing memory, and even in
sanity frequently springs frem It's extension
TO the BRAIN The greatest danger, however,
because the most common, is that II will
extend downward and affect the lungs. In
most cases OF pulmonary disease catarrh 10
present In some degree and in many in
stances IL causes large share of the pa
tfents discomfort.
Besides these grave consequences. ali OF
which are liable to spring from scro fulous
catarrh or o2Dna, there are others which, II
less dangerous are sufficiently unpleasant
IL occasions great unhappiness tot thousands
OF both SEXES, by isolatlng them and pre-
venting their settlement in lie. An oifen-
sive running from the nose, with foul
breath, fs about as great calamity as can
befall young. people. Tor no young people
shonld ever think OF marrying while afiiict-
ed with catarrh.
Those who visit Southern California. after
trying every known remedy and failing in
obtaining health through climatic changes
alone, would do well to try this wonderful
system, which is revolutionizlng the whole
medical science and effecting cures insthis
very city In persons given up to die.
w. HILTON WILLIAMS, WI. D.,
25 North Main st., Los Angeles, Cal.
ohice hours, from 1oA' NJ. to4rM.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-12
arcadia.
Lovely Lordsburg

The place TO invest for profit.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1887-05-12
Spectators and Property Buyers |
Ten Acres in Pomona
EH- At A BARGAIN !-WA
CALL AT ONCE.
r. JEREsLAW, 81 West First Street.
apps I'm
A GREAT BARGAIN =!

ELHGANT RESIDENCE OF TEN ROOMS,
IL bath, hot and cod water, bay window,
porch 8, etc, with furniture and carpets;
close to business center. Price, only $500.
E&- FOR SALE. Van
Several very cheap houses and lots for
parties who must sell.
Beautiful residence lot. 100xl75, on the
west side of Figueroa street, at about $1,000
below actual value.
Of 6 rooms, brick cellar, large stable.
chicken.house and good well. Price, $1400
To Exchanpe-42 acres, with good house,
trees and vines, adjoining city limits, for
unincumbercd property.
To Let-House OF rooms, large stable,
etc, ON Main street; low rent to right party
nc. vERCH,
ROOM 80 TEMPLE BLOCK, Los ANGELES, CAL.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
= SNAKES IN MEXICO.
The Inconceivable Number of Serpents
Found ON Chapaia's Islands.

The IncoRceivable Number of Serpents
Found on cilapaia's Islands.
Some of the islands are absolutely
unexplorablc, because of the inconceiv-
able number and variety of the serpents
that infest them. No wonder those
early Indians considered skirt of
woven snakes the most appropriate gar
ment for the goddess of the earth!
Centuries before the coming of the Az
tees the poetical people who inhabited
these Western shores, contemplating
the azure Pacific, named the goddess
of water Observation-Disclosures of the
skirts of blue" and no less appropri-
ately the tribes Of this section called the
earth's goddess Chihuacoatl-''she of
the skirt of snakes Other tribes call
her Coatlicue-"the woman serpent
the Aztec Eve, whose head is SER
penis, with the breast and limbs of
woman, and whose gown is a web of
snakes adorned with tassels and feath-
ers. In attempting to explore some of
the islands of Lake Chapala it seemed
as if the earth literally wore skirt of
serpents." The ground swarmed with
them, swaying and writhing from every
bush, Kissing and squirming on every
fallen tree, and ripping the water in
all directions. 1t was a question as to
which were more numerous, the birds
above or snakes below. They tell us
that as soon as the spring birds reap
pear there is a great gathering of
snakes below and hawks above The
latter literally cover the trees, and
whenever hunger dictates they make a
dash at the tired little creatures who
have settled upon the islands after their
annual return from some unknown re-
gion. If bird escape the hawks and
seeks to refresh himself with drink, in
the twinkling of an eye he is swallowed
by one of the greedy serpents that lie
in wait for him at the waters edge
Cor Philadelphia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
FACTS ABOUT FENCES.
How to Construct One That Will Not Be
Racked by the Winds.

How to Construct One That VIII Not BE
Racked by the Winds.
Without proper fencing to keep ami
mails in bounds they will usually be-
come such q nuisance as to be intoler-
able, and all interest in stock breeding
will vanish. Turned to pasture, it is
natural for animals when night comes
to endeavor to get back to their old
quarters, and if there be weak place
in the fence or low spot they will take
advantage of it. Fences should be of
as uniform height as possible, and par
ticularly strong next the gateways and
near them. The same kind of fence is
not adapted for all stock, and plain as
this must be to an observing man, it is
often forgotten. Wire fence will stop
cattle and horses. but the wires must be
very close together and drawn very
tight, or hogs and sheep will go
through. A stone wall will not stop
sheep unless wire be stretched along
the top or board nailed on to posts to
force the sheep back.
This may be done by setting the
posts slanting enough so that the board
or wire will strike the heads of the
sheep. Thus fixed, stone wall will
keep hogs, and it may do so without
these extra precautions if no other hogs
are on the opposite side. If there are
it is only question of time when they
will get together. A fence with the
posts set at the ends of the boards, two
boards high (the bottom one ten inches
wide, the other eight inches) and then
two barbed wires. will stop sheep and
hogs. The wires should be stretched
not long distances, and fastened to
stout posts well set. This done, and
the posts braced well, the fence is very
firm and will not be racked by the
winds nor injured by snow and frost.
1t is best to take all the stock to the
barn at night if the cows run with
them. 1t will prevent their getting out
and at the same time prevent them
getting wild.-F d. Curtis, in ~ 7.
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
A GRIEF-STRICKEN DOVE.
How She Faithfully Mourns for the Loss
of Her Mate-A Touching Story.

A year or so ago little girl living
near the line of the Erie railway, two
miles from Rathbonville, New York,
was presented with a pair of doves.
They were in the habit of flying about
in the vicinity. One day, a few weeks
ago, they were flying across the rail-
road track, when the male bird came
in collision with the smoke-stack of the
Pacific express, which passes the spot
about seven o o'clock in the morning.
The bird was killed by the shock and
instantly thrown out of the sight of its
mate. The female circled around the
spot for few minutes, in evident
amazement at the sudden disappear
ance of its mate. Shsthen few to mile
post near by, and for long time gave
uttcrance to the mournful notes char
acteristc of the dove. Suddenly she
seemed to realize what had carried the
male from her sight, and she rose
in the air and flew swiftly in
the direction the train had gone. She
did not return until about noon. She
alighted at her cote, where she remain
ed the rest of the day, uttering her
plaintive cries. Next morning, Just
before seven o'clock, she was seen to
fly away, and take position on the
mile-post near the spot where she last
saw her mate the day before. When
the express train came along she flew
at the locomotive, lowered about the
smoke-stack and around the cab, as if
looking for her mate. She accom-
panied the locomotive for a mile or so,
and then returned to her cote Every
day since then she has repeated her
strange conduct. She goes to her
lookout for the train at precisely the
same time each morning, and waits UNI
til the train comes along, no matter
how late it may be. She never goes
further than about mile wi tn the
train, returning then to her cote, and
mourning piteously all day.-ChfL-
dren'S Friend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28


Having thrust the troublesome toy
into snowdrift in the yard, the young
desperadoes skunk into the sitting
room where their mamma sat sewing.
"Heigho"' cried she, playfully.
"Here comes my little black lambs, all
SHARED"
my head feels funny" said Arthur.
with a shamefaced air.
my head feels funny, too" echoed
Ken.
The heads certainly looked funny,
with tufts of hair bristling up here and
there like little paint-brushes.
"What could Mr.. Shaw have been
thinking of to cut it 50 unskillfully,"
said Mrs. Loring, laughing till the
tears came, though she was really
much vexed. "Did he do it himself?''
Mono" answered Arthur. 90 Twas
twas another man"
'Indeed! A tall man, or a short
man, Arthur"
"a little tall, and a little short.
Don't you hear Bruno, whining, man.
MAJ"
Never mind Bruno now" returned
his mother grieved to observe that the
boys avoided meeting her eye. "Isn't
there something you ought to tell
mamma?'
1--WE saw the cunningest little colt"
said Arthur twirling his mitten by the
thumb.
"Hitched to hand-sled, mamma; he
was, honest" added Ken.
Mrs. Loring quietly threaded her
needle.
"And how Bruno did bark at him,
didn't he, Ken? o mamma, can't let
poor Bruno IMP"
A long pause.
"Have my little sons been good to-
dayP" asked mamma, presently, laying
down her work.
Another pause; then-"Is it naughty
to let folks cut your hair that aren't
Mr.. Shawl" Arthur faltered, twisting
his neck to gaze over his shoulder at
nothing.
"And to go and buy something nice
anu O@Ey-y Will Illc IWO LlCheIS Jllcy
give you back?" put in Ken, dole
fully.
Here Bruno pushed open the door.
and finished the story by dashing in
with the ill-gotten cannon. Mrs. Lor-
ing looked very grave as he laid it at
her feet,
"Do you think it was right, boys"
said she, "to dlsobey papa, and after
ward to spend papa's money for this
plaything that L said you could not
have?
The boys hung their heads.
''Of course the cannon belongs to
papa"
"Ho! what would papa want of it?"
cried Ken.
81 should like to give it to some good
child" said papa, on coming home.
Tell me truly, boys, do either of you
deserve it?"
After all, they were honest little
boys at heart, and they bravely an
swered: mo, papa"
So it was gentle, lame little Johnny
Carr who received the cannon. Ar
thur and Ken themselves carried it to
him the next morning on their way to
the barbers. And this time they went
to Mr.. Shaw s.-Penn Shirley, IN Con-
gregationaIist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
FORMS OF OATHS.
Some of the Most Ancient Modes of swea
ing Recorded by Historians

some OF the Most Ancient Modes of Swear
ing Recorded by Historians.
The ancient Germans swore by their
gods, by their swords and by their
boards.
TheScandinavians, besides appealing
to the gods, touched bloody ring in
the hands of a priest.
In some parts of China a witness IS
sworn upon saucer, which is broken
at the moment he takes the oath.
The Hindoo swears by the Veda, the
sacred book of his religion. In like
manner the Mohammedan is sworn on
the Koran.
In Egypt the custom prevailed Of
swearing by the goose. This is said
to have been on account of the venera-
ton in which the goose was held in
that country.
In Madagascar the people swear
either by their sovereign or by their
mothers, and there are two forms of
witnessing the oath, one to 'strike the
water" and the other to "spear the
calf"
The ancient Greeks and Romans
swore by Jupiter, Minerva, Neptune
and other gods and goddesses, laying
their heads upon the altar of the divinity
sworn by in taking particularly sacred
oath.
Anciently the Jews swore by Jeruss-
-leRs by the temple, by the God of Israel,
and also by broken glass, this last form
being similar to the Chinese custom of
breaking saucer against the witness
box.
In "Bruce's Travels it is said that
in Abyssinia "they took the two fore
fingers of my right hand, one after the
other, and then kissed them-a form of
swearing used there, at least among
those who call themselves Christians. "
The most ancient form of swearing
Of which there is any record is that
mentioned in the Bible in Genesis,
where Abraham, swearing his eldest
servant, required him to place his hand
under his (Abraham's) thigh. This
form is mentioned in several places in
the Old Testament.
According to Oldfield, in his "Expe-
dition Into the Interior of Africa by the
Niger" at Iddah placing q naked sword
or knife to the throat is looked upon as
the strongest proof of innocence and
the most solemn form of oath they can
administer. In this manner the King
is sworn, sometimes at the point of
poisoned arrow. - Chicago NeOS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
Japanese Court Liveries.

The court of the Mikado is being
gradually stripped of every vestige of
its oriental coloring, 1t was only the
othor day that the Empress made the
European fashion of female attire OBJ
ligatory on the japanese ladies admit
ted to the court receptions, and the do
mestics of the palace are now to be
rugged out in liveries initiated from
those worn by the servants Of the
imperial household in Austria. Prince
Koniastu, who has spent the last few
months in Vienna, was 50 taken with
the appearance Of the court servants
that he asked permission to have copies
made of the different liveries. This
was, of course, readily granted, and the
models are now on their way to Japan,
where powdered periwigs and silk
stockings will no doubt before long be
a regular feature in the economy, not
only of the court, but of every house
hold which respects itsclf.-M Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
SHADOWTOWN.

Sway to and fro in the twilight gray,
This is the ferry for Shadowtown;
1t always sails at the end OF day,
just as the darkness is closing down.
Rest little head, on my shoulder, so;
a sleepy kiss is the only fare;
Drifting away from the world we go,
Baby and in the rockingham.
See, where the flre-logs glow and spark,
Glitter the lights Of the Shadowland;
The winter rain on the window-hark!
Are ripples tapping upon its strand.
There, where the mirror is glancing dim,
A lake lies shimmering cool and still;
Blossoms are waving above its brim-
Those over thore on the window-sill.
Rock slow, more slow, in the dusliy light;
Silently lower the anchor down.
Dear little passenger say: Goodnight"
We've reached the harbor OF Shadowtown.
Lillian Dynogor Rice, IN 50. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
Summer Curtains.

A pretty summer curtain n e
made OF thin unbleached cotton ,..uh
bands of blue or pink at the top and
bottom. Curtains for summer should
be light and airy. Common fsh-net
makes the most graceful and prettiest
drapery imaginable. Gray linen cur
tains are always serviceable and look
cool and refreshing. A piece of antique
lace for either an insertion or
edge gives a pleasing effect. Madras
cloth comes in many qualities
and prices and is very popular for
warm weather. 1t makes IL pretty
seaside curtain, and stands any amount
of exposure and sun. There is nothing
prettier or more suitable for q country
house than this material unless it is
cheese cloth, which is brought in both
ecru and fancy colors. Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28

Mrs. DeBaggs-"Ah, my dear, you
have missed the treat of lifetime.
You should have gone to Mrs. Dusen-
bury's social. DeBongtong, the poet,
read twenty selections from his own
works. 1t was delightful Mrs Bag
ley-''Do you understand French ?''
Mrs. De Baggs-'1? o, dear, no! But
the accent! do so enjoy the accent. :"
PHILADELPHIA Call.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28

Colonel James Young farmer of
Middletown, Pa, planted 1882 trees
on Pennsylvania's Arbor Day, includ-
ing 50 fruit trees, 276 willow and 800
locust trees.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28

The Australian bug, an insect
which has found its way from Australia
to the Pacific seaboard of this country,
has become very destructive to tree and
shrub vegetation in California. w. Y
Letlder
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28

"A New York genius has invented
"vacuum car" with which he asserts
his ability to navigate the air at a high
speed and drop explosives with pre-
cision upon the decks of war vessels or
in fortified places. Details of the in
vention are lacking in the letter the
inventor has sent to the navy depart
ment, but the matter i; deemed of suf-
fcent Importance to warrant inquiry,
and an ordinance officer has been in
instructed to communicate in person
with the inventor. - Chicago Times.
Is an Indian ever troubled by red
aunts?-BoSton Commercial Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1887-05-28
Exempt From Execution.

Lawyer (to Uncle Rastus, who is in
some trouble)-You say, the sheriff
threatens to sell you out?
Uncle Rastus-Yes, sab; he say de
hull business mus go, de. ole 'ooman' s
jewelry, an all.
Lawyer-Has your wife got any jew
elry, Uncle Rastus!
Uncle Rastus-De only article of
jewelry apparel wot de ole woman hab
got, sab, am a stone bruise on her heel.
| spec she don sell dat.-N Y Sun.
"A German entomologist declares
that spiders destroy more insect enemies
than do all the Intoxicating birds.
The FREELY and the glow-worm are
amp-lights.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-09-08
HE Is a DEMOCRAT,
Commander Wheeler, OF tho G. a. r., O.
demns the Rebel FInr Ortlor.

Commander Wheeler, OF tho GA. H., Con.
demns tho Rebel Fling Order.
CAMDEN, N. j., Sept. There ID much
excitement among tho Grand Army men
Of Camden and the all.absorbing topic IL
tho lively row which occurred in the camp
Of Thomas NJ. K. Lse Post s Mondsy
night, at tho campfire held in honor oil
the visit Of Department Commander John
Wheeler. 9.t'ts ~
Commander Wheeler WAS accompanied
by several members OF his STAG, who are
prominent not only in Grand Army circleo
but among the States best citizens, from
Patterson, Trenton. Orange and other
cities in the northern section Of New
Je,sey. },ygg 80 80 n
During the evening a general good time
was INDUCED in and was shared by the
visitors, and the post ROOMS were crowded.
During the camp fire, however, the har-
mony took unto itself wings and sailed
Away. General Wheeler, in addressing
his comrades, made reference to the Pres-
idents order concerning the return Of the
rebel hsgs, which action, though zealous
Democrat, tho speaker strongly con-
demned as an Insult and a direct blow at
the Grand Army Of the Republic. SS
Immediately several of the yeterans
took exceptions to the remark aud replied
TO him, proclaiming against tho introduc.
ton Of politics in the Grand Army. Mr..
Wheeler denied that his remarks were OF
3 political nature, and be found that a
majority OF those preaent agreed with
him. Chaplain Brownson, pastor Of the
First Presbyterian church, was one OF
these, and Assistant Adjutant General
kirker, OF Patterson, was another. IS
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1887-09-08
ANOTHER DEAL.
Asyndicate Of citizens Buys the Klngwo

Asyndlcate OF Cit,zens Buys the Klngwood
Rnilroad. z5a.i5.
speeia! Dispatch 70 the Inteliiqener. ri
KINGwooD, W. Va, Sept. IA gyndi.
cate composed OF wealthy citizsns OF Tay.
lor and Preston Counties have purchased
the klngwood Rsilroad which is now in
course Of construction from Kingwood 10
Tunnelton, where t will connect with the
B. & 0. The Kingwood Railroad Com.
pany graded the entire road, built all the
trestes aud put tho crossties on the
ground. From some cause operations
ceased q year sgo, and it looked as If tbs
road would not be completed. The com.
pany tried to make arrangements with
tbs Baltimore & Ohio to assume control
end complete the road, but no understand.
| ing was reached. Similar efforts in
other directions failed aleo. The
company has executed a mortgage to the
syndicate for s25. 600, and has also issued
to the same S25, 900 Of the original stock
OF tho road. The new management agrees
to complete the road and furnish the roll
ing stock and necessary equipment by No.
vember, 1857. The syndicate will then
operate tho road, and whenever the re-.
eeipts from the operations fail to pay tho
interest on the money advanced, the road
may DO sold under the terms Of the mort
gage. The mortgage covers the entire
road, and includos all its franchises. It
extends from Tuuuelton to Kingwood. a
dia!snce Of ten miles and is underlaid by
a tsn.foot vein OF coal from one end to tho
other. The road will be an important
feeder to the Baltimore & Ohio, opening
up new and undeveloped coal and linn.
bsr country and aifording au outlet for
the productions OF the fne farming dis.
hics surrounding KingSood. ,:.zIy:,